Western Michigan University invites applications for a tenure track position in Islam in America beginning August 2013 at the rank of Assistant Professor, pending budgetary approval. Ph.D. in comparative religion or related field (or evidence of imminent thereof) required in the area of Islam with a preference for specialization in Islam in America. A research/teaching focus on Islam and healing/medicine would also be of interest. The successful candidate will have a mastery of Arabic and fieldwork experience. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activity. WMU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2012 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must visit http://www.wmich.edu/hr/careers-at-wmu.htmlto apply. Online applications should include a letter of application, a vita, teaching philosophy, and if available, teaching evaluations. Transcripts and three letters of recommendation can be sent directly to Dr. Brian Wilson, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Comparative Religion, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Email: brian.c.wilson@wmich.edu, Tel: (269)387-4396; Fax (269) 387-4930.